SALEM -- A young man whose home was searched after an arson fire at an Oregon mosque has had another, unrelated brush with the law, accused of causing ruckuses at two businesses.

Nobody has been charged in the Nov. 28 torching of an office at the Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, where a teenager accused of plotting to kill thousands at a Portland Christmas celebration sometimes worshipped.

After the fire, officers searched the nearby home of 24-year-old Cody Crawford, who told them a flashlight found near the mosque looked like one stolen from his porch.

On Tuesday, 40 miles north of Corvallis, McMinnville police arrested Crawford for investigation of disorderly conduct. He was released on bail.

The McMinnville New-Register said Crawford was arraigned Wednesday in Yamhill County Circuit Court on one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. His next court appearance was set for Jan. 13. Crawford indicated he'll apply for a court-appointed lawyer.

Associated Press attempts to reach Crawford on Thursday through his mother and sister were not successful.

The News-Register first reported the arrest, quoting police as saying Crawford shined a light into a car and the security camera at a gasoline station and banged a phone on the counter at a video store.

Crawford has frequently been in trouble in recent years, accused of assault, breaking a window when he was in jail, and throwing a cup of urine at a deputy, among other offenses.

He has denied any involvement in the mosque arson. Authorities say they've asked for lab analysis of computers, digital camera equipment, a gas can and a lighter from Crawford's house.

McMinnville police Capt. Dennis Marks told The AP that at the gasoline station, Crawford told a clerk he had a gun but just walked out after saying so.

Five blocks away at a Blockbuster store, he asked to use the telephone and banged it on the counter when he couldn't reach anyone, Marks said.

Marks said there was no evidence that Crawford was impaired by drugs or alcohol.